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Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote With New Features
Apple today updated its iWork suite of apps, introducing new features for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on both iOS devices and Mac. These are minor version...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 147 With macOS Ventura Features
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari...
M1 vs. M2 MacBook Pro: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
Apple's M2 MacBook Pro comes over a year and a half after its M1-based predecessor. The new device features the exact same design, but there are several...
Apple Releases New Build of macOS Monterey 12.4 for M2 Macs Ahead of 13-Inch MacBook Pro Launch
Apple today released a new build of macOS Monterey 12.4 that's designed for the upcoming M2Macs, the first of which is set to be available for purchase...
Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 With Mail App Fix
Apple today released macOS Big Sur 11.6.7, a minor update to the macOS Big Sur operating system that preceded the current macOS Monterey release. The...
M1 versus M2 chip: Here’s everything we know so far
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macOS 13 Ventura Lets You Use Your iPhone's Camera as a Webcam
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iOS 16 Drops Support for iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, Original iPhone SE and More
Apple's newly announced iOS 16 operating system is compatible with many of the iPhones that are able to run iOS 15, but it does drop support for some...
watchOS 9 Drops Support for Apple Watch Series 3
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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 146 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari...
Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.5.1 With Fix for Bug That Could Cause Music to Stop Playing
Apple today released a new 15.5.1 update for the HomePod and the HomePod mini, with the new software coming a week and a half after the launch of the...
Apple display supplier BOE may lose all iPhone 14 orders after trying to cheat
The problems faced by tertiary Apple display supplier BOE appear to have gone from bad to worse, according to a new report. The company is now in danger...
iPhone eSIM bug randomly deactivating iMessage and FaceTime, requiring physical SIM
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MacBook Pro stage light lawsuit dismissed; court said Apple didn’t have to disclose the flaw
A class action lawsuit against Apple for the so-called MacBook Pro stage light issue has been dismissed, the court ruling that Apple had no legal obligation...
Apple patches dozens of security flaws with iOS 15.5, over 50 fixes for macOS 12.4
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Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.5
Alongside iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and tvOS 15.5, Apple today released a new 15.5 update for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The HomePod 15.5 update...
Apple Podcasts to Gain Downloaded Episode Controls, Annual Subscription Plans, and Hosting Partnerships
Apple today announced several new features for the Podcasts app, including downloaded episode controls, annual subscription plans, partnerships with...
Apple Releases tvOS 15.5 for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K
Apple today released tvOS 15.5, the fifth major update to the tvOS operating system that first launched in September 2021. tvOS 15.5 comes more than...
Apple Releases watchOS 8.6 With ECG Support in Mexico
Apple today released watchOS 8.6, the fifth major update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September 2021. watchOS 8.6 comes two months...
Apple Releases iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 With Wallet and Podcast Updates
Apple today released iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, the fifth major updates to the iOS and iPadOS 15operating systems that were initially released in September...
Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware 15.5 With Webcam Update
Apple today released a new 15.5 firmware for the Studio Display, with the update coming after a few weeks of beta testing. The Studio Display Firmware...
Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.4 With Support for Studio Display Webcam Update
Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.4, the fourth major update to the macOS Monterey operating system that launched in October 2021. macOS Monterey...
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Brave has announced a new feature that bypasses pages rendered with Google's AMP framework and automatically redirects users to the original website.
Privacy-focused browser Brave has announced a new feature that bypasses pages rendered with Google's AMP framework and automatically redirects users...
M1 Thunderbolt ports don’t fully support USB 3.1 Gen 2
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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 10.6.2 featuring Duplicate Detection, Voice Isolation, and optimized Mac Studio performance
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Pixelmator Pro 2.4 Adds New Layer Types, Vector Shapes, M1 Ultra Support, More
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iMovie for iOS Updated With 'Magic Movie' and 'Storyboards' Options, Final Cut Pro Optimized for Mac Studio
Apple today announced it has updated iMovie app for the iPhone and iPad with two new types of video projects called "Magic Movie" and "Storyboards."
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 143 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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Apple Now Offering Face ID Repairs for iPhone X Without Replacing the Entire Device
Apple has expanded its program that allows customers to get their Face ID system repaired without replacing the entire device to the iPhone X, according...
Apple Fixed Two Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in macOS 12.3.1 Monterey, But Hasn't Released Updates for Big Sur or Catalina
With the release of macOS Monterey 12.3.1 on Thursday, March 31, Apple addressed two critical vulnerabilities that may have been actively exploited in...
Apple Updates iWork Apps for Mac and iOS With New Features
Apple today updated its iWork suite of apps, introducing new features for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on both iOS devices and Mac. These are major version...
Apple AirTag Not Working? 10 Tips to Fix AirTag Issues
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Apple Adding 11-Inch MacBook Air Model and More to Obsolete Products List
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Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.3.1, a minor update to the macOS Monterey operating system that launched in October. macOS Monterey 12.3.1...
Apple Releases iOS 15.4.1 With Fix for Battery Drain Issue
Apple today released iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 15operating systems that were released in September. iOS 15.4.1...
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Apple Releases watchOS 8.5.1 With Security Updates and Bug Fixes
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macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 Update is now available...
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Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.3 With Universal Control, Spatial Audio Dynamic Head Tracking on M1 Macs and More
Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.3, the third major update to the macOS Monterey operating system that launched in October 2021. macOS Monterey...
Apple Releases watchOS 8.5 With Support for Apple TV Purchase Authorization, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification Improvements and More
Apple today released watchOS 8.5, the fourth major update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September. watchOS 8.5 comes two months...
Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.4
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Apple Releases tvOS 15.4 With Support for Captive WiFi Networks
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Apple Releases iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 With Face ID Mask Unlock, New Emoji, Universal Control, and More
Apple today released iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, the fourth major updates to the iOS and iPadOS 15 operating systems that were released in September 2021....
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Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2.1 With Bluetooth Battery Drain Bug Fix
Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.2.1, a minor bug fix update that comes two weeks after the launch of macOS Monterey 12.2.
The macOS...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 140 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari...
Apple Releases iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1 With Security Updates and Bug Fixes
Apple today released iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1, two minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS operating systems released in September 2021. iOS and iPadOS...
Apple Releases watchOS 8.4.2 With Bug Fixes
Apple today released watchOS 8.4.2, a minor update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September. watchOS 8.4.2 comes two weeks after...
Some macOS 12.2 Users Experiencing Bluetooth-Related Battery Drain Issue During Sleep Mode
Apple released macOS Monterey 12.2 earlier this week, and some Mac users who have installed the software update are experiencing excessive battery drain...
Apple Releases watchOS 8.4.1 With Bug Fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and Later
Apple today released watchOS 8.4.1, a minor update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September. watchOS 8.4.1 comes a week after the...
Apple Warns macOS Catalina Users About Installing macOS 12.3 Beta on Volume With FileVault Enabled
Apple today updated its macOS 12.3 beta release notes to warn macOS Catalina users about a potential boot loop issue when installing the macOS 12.3 or...
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Update, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Buyers guide Jan 2022
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Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.2, the second major update to the macOS Monterey update that launched in October. macOS Monterey 12.2 comes...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 139 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari...
Apple Releases iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 With Fix for Safari Bug That Leaks Browsing Activity
Apple today released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, the third major updates to the iOS and iPadOS 15 operating systems that were released in September 2021....
Apple Releases watchOS 8.4 With Fix for Apple Watch Charging Bug
Apple today released watchOS 8.4, the third major update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September. watchOS 8.4 comes over a month...
Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.3
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As with iOS 15.3, the HomePod 15.3 software is a...
Apple Releases tvOS 15.3 for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K
Apple today released tvOS 15.3, the third major update to the tvOS operating system that first launched in September 2021. tvOS 15.3 comes more than...
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Mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro to its vintage products list
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Some users are not seeing the macOS Monterey 12.1 update on M1 Macs
Apple yesterday officially released macOS Monterey 12.1 for all users. However, the update, which comes with SharePlay, Apple Music Voice Plan, Hide...
What has changed in Monterey 12.1?
macOS Monterey 12.1 at last brings some more of the new features promised last June. These include:
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